Big Reservoir Campground
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Foresthill, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 1.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to a $25.00 fee not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Big Reservoir Campground offers 18 tent sites with essential amenities including vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables at an affordable $24/night rate. The location provides access to fishing, hiking, biking, and water activities like kayaking and canoeing.
Insider tips for Big Reservoir Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Contact campground office at (530) 346-3028 for information about the adjacent privately-operated Morning Star Campground and lake access ($25 fee) Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Big Reservoir Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this campground. You plan to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Big Reservoir Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Reservoir Campground
Cell signal at Big Reservoir Campground (Foresthill, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to a $25.00 fee not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Contact campground office at (530) 346-3028 for information about the adjacent privately-operated Morning Star Campground and lake access ($25 fee)
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Location
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Getting there →
Follow Foresthill Rd to Sugar Pine Rd 37 min (28.6 mi) Turn Left onto Sugar Pine Rd. Take Forest Rte 24 to Rd Big Reservoir Campground
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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